Unemployment record low

18th October 2017

Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed the release of new national figures showing that the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.3%, the lowest level since 1975. A record 32.10 million people are now in employment in the UK and the claimant count in Witham in September 2017 has fallen 3% since the previous month and is around 70% lower than its peak under the last Labour Government. Priti said:

“Unemployment continues to fall in Britain as a result of the strong economy established by Conservatives in Government. In Witham we are seeing fewer people on benefits and more people with the security of a regular pay packet.”

A12/A120 Consultations

Strategic Road Network Consultations

There are two important consultations running at the moment on key strategic road infrastructure improvements - the A12 widening scheme and the upgrading of the A120. Priti has been campaigning to secure new investment in these roads and has welcomed the consultations taking place. Members of the public can review the proposals for the A12 and A120 at the weblinks below, attend consultation events, and respond to the consultation. Feel free to also contact Priti by email to: [email protected] with your views too.